loaded for bear

Etymology
An allusion to equipping oneself with the sort of heavy weaponry suitable for hunting large animals.

Adjective

 * 1)  Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation.
 * 2)  Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
 * 1)  Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.

Translations

 * Finnish: viimeisen päälle varustautunut
 * German: auf alles vorbereitet, für alle Eventualitäten ausgerüstet
 * Polish: